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Complete Definition of "Borda count"

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Named after Jean-Charles de Borda who devised the system in 1781, although it is claimed he was proceeded by Nicholas of Cusa.

Noun
en-noun|sg=Borda count

  1. A voting system in which voters rank candidates in order of preference and points are awarded to candidates based these rankings. The winning candidate is one with the most points.

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